Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $60,010 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $81,160
Employed locally 1,000
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $60,010
    75th
    $73,570
    90th
    $81,160

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $97,110
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,980
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $84,890
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,250

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,240
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in St. Louis, MO-IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 13.8% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in St. Louis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.